The Police Service Commission (PSC) has dismissed reports suggesting it directed the retirement of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, stating that it has no constitutional authority over his appointment or exit. According to a statement sent to Africa Health Report (AHR) on Monday by its spokesperson, Ikechukwu Ani, the PSC clarified that its…
For years, Nigerians held onto the belief that refining crude oil locally would bring relief from soaring petrol prices. The hope was simple: eliminate fuel imports, cut out extra costs, and make petrol more affordable for all. Yet, even with the launch of the much-anticipated Dangote Refinery and the partial activation of the Port-Harcourt Refinery,…
The Federal Housing Authority (FHA) has issued a three-month deadline for estate developers in Lugbe, Karu, and Kubwa areas of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to regularize their construction approvals. The FHA also announced the suspension of all ongoing developments in these areas until the necessary documentation is provided. In a statement released on Sunday,…
The Nigerian Armed Forces have stepped up efforts against terrorism and criminal activities across the country, achieving major successes between this month. According to a statement released by the director of Defence Media Operations Edward Buba, Recent efforts led to the elimination of a notorious terrorist commander, Abu Mosaje, in Plateau State. Also, a wanted…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in collaboration with federal and state fire services, contains a fire outbreak at the Yola Oil Mill Nigeria warehouse, located at KM 10 along Yola-Numan Road in Adamawa State. In a statement released on Thursday via their official X account (formerly Twitter), NEMA states that the fire breaks out…
The looming threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is rapidly transforming from a distant concern to a dire crisis for Nigeria. The deadly emergence of superbugs microorganisms resistant to medicines has become a far greater menace than the country’s previous health challenges, including malaria, HIV, and tuberculosis. Alarmingly, AMR has now claimed the title of the…
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, calls on the National Assembly to approve an increase in the ministry’s capital budget and appropriations to enhance its development and unlock its full potential. According to a statement to Africa Health Report (AHR) by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Anastasia Ogbonna, on Tuesday,…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has successfully prosecuted Lukumanu Sani Waziri, an accountant at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH), Sokoto, for corruption and abuse of office. According to a statement sent to Africa Health Report (AHR) by the spokesperson of the Commission, Demola Bakare on Sunday, Waziri who was…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a cocaine smuggling attempt by 26-year-old Esther Onyinyechi Uzodinma, a nursing student at Noida International University, India. Esther was arrested in Kano on January 16, 2025, just before her scheduled flight to India the following day. She was set to carry 76 wraps of cocaine, aiming…
The Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Akwa Ibom State Chapter, Comrade Sunny James, has assured the readiness of the NLC to work closely with the Akwa Ibom State Police Command to foster a safer and more secure environment for all residents. According to a statement released on Friday by the Public Relations Officer…
